Nelson Mandela

Year 5 have studied the life and artwork of Nelson Mandela. As well as being a great leader and president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela was a talented artist. Much of his artwork was during his 27 years in prison on Robben Island. Mandela was arrested for his fight against apartheid.

Below are some studies we made of Mandela's artwork.

We looked at the famous hand print of Nelson Mandela. Few have left such an imprint on the international stage as Nelson Mandela. It is therefore fitting that the extraordinary imprint of his right hand should so closely resemble the shape of the continent of Africa.

Praying with a rosary

Today is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and October is the month of the Holy Rosary; so today Year 5 tried praying with the rosary.

Looking at wars since World War 2

For international Peace Day, Year 5 have been looking at the location of wars since WW2. We quickly realised there were so many wars it would take too long to locate them all. 

Peace day - refugees

For Peace Day, Year 5 have been studying refugees. We built refugee tents to highlight the number of refugees fleeing war and persecution. Refugees are forced to leave their homes behind and travel to a new country, often to set up home at a refugee camp with tents.

Bible referencing

In RE, Year 5 have been working on Bible referencing.

Cafod Assembly

This morning, we had a special Cafod assembly. We found out about all the amazing things Cafod does to help people around the world. This year our charity fundraising will be for Cafod.

Start of the school year Mass

 

This morning, we had Mass with our new parish priest - Father Jerome.